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...]], or for military and police use. Like most martial arts, combat pistol shooting is practiced both for defense and for sport. Many of the [[action shooting]] disciplines are based on combat pistol techniques, and take the form of s

... of America]</ref>, etc that requires the riding of a horse to negotiate a shooting pattern where targets are engaged with theatrical-stage-[[blank ammunition] ...untedshooting.com/jim_rodgers.htm Rodgers, Jim. "Origins of Cowboy Mounted Shooting]</ref>

...ifle Association]]. The young Burlew was an avid participant in [[shooting sports]] and hunting from an early age, bagging his first deer at age 10.<ref name ...clay shooting]]. He also currently has his [[IPSC]] Black Badge in handgun shooting. His wife and daughter are also active firearm enthusiasts.

...using traditional [[single action]] [[revolver]]s. Unlike [[Cowboy action shooting]], Fast Draw is shot with special [[blank cartridge|blanks]] or [[wax bulle Fast draw is one of the fastest sports. A world class competitor can draw and fire a shot in under half a second;

[[Image:HK USP 45.jpg|thumb|A [[Heckler & Koch]] USP .45 ACP [[handgun]] with a Surefire X200a Tactical Light, surrounded by [[Hollow-point bullet ===Handgun===

...isions was that persons traveling from one state to another for a shooting sports event or any other lawful activity cannot be arrested for a [[Concealed car ...t be prosecuted in New Jersey or New York City for illegal possession of a handgun provided that they did not stop in New Jersey or New York for an extended p

...008, the facility includes a 6,000-square-foot (560 m2) classroom area, 12 shooting ranges, a rifle range, live fire simulators, underground training simulator ...d "First Family", are invited to attend a day of free activities including shooting automatic weapons, catered food, and fireworks.

...apons. And even then they may only get a licence for category III weapons (sports weapons). ...everely restricted. Aside from a few individuals licensed decades ago and shooting organizations sanctioned by the government, only aborigines may receive fir

...it is important to understand the laws of each state when traveling with a handgun.<ref>[http://carryconcealed.net/legal/reciprocity.php U.S. CCW Reciprocity ...ka Carry" has been used to describe laws which require no license to carry handgun openly or concealed but licenses are still available for those who want the

...d use [[firearm]]s for hunting, the control of feral animals, and [[target shooting]]. Low levels of violent crime through much of the 20th century kept level ... "Genuine Reason" must be given, relating to pest control, hunting, target shooting, or collecting. Self-defence is not accepted as a reason for issuing a lic

...eholds had at least one firearm, including 2.3% of households possessing a handgun.<ref>In a study of gun ownership in selected western nations, Canada's leve ...ownership as being primarily for sporting or recreational purposes (target shooting). In addition to specific business uses, the [[Firearms Act, 1995|Firearms

... obtaining a certificate from a shooting range after attending a practical shooting course), declare to have a clean criminal record (verification will be made * up to three ''common firearms'' (usually [[handgun]]s, but all firearms not using hunting calibers fall into this category, su

...allowed to keep firearms (normally for hunting and [[Shooting sport|sports shooting]]), the acquisition and storage of guns is still regulated by the state. ...andguns. To obtain more, documentation on extensive involvement in [[sport shooting]] is needed.

A '''handgun''' is, just like it sounds, a [[firearm]] designed to be held in the hand w Some handgun subtypes include [[single-shot]] pistols, [[revolver]]s, [[semi-automatic p

...ugs or specific performance as regards [[bullet]] [[velocity]]. [[Shooting sports|Target shooters]] seek the best achievable accuracy, as well as the best sh ... Where the most extreme accuracy is demanded, such as in rifle [[benchrest shooting]], handloading is a fundamental prerequisite for success.<ref name=nonte_1

...30 shots); consisting of six 5-shot series, each series fired in 5 minutes shooting time * There are 6 series each of 5-shots fired in 5 minutes shooting time.

...IPSC competitions had become too far removed from the reality of defensive shooting situations, using extensively modified guns, handmade ammunition, and speed IDPA matches are based on tactical reality in self-defense shooting scenarios. Each match is supervised by Safety Officers (SOs) and Match Dir

... [[small arms]] such as [[M1911]] pistols, rifles, and shotguns. The [[USA Shooting Team]], Marines assigned to Special Operations Command, and the LAPD SWAT t .... Greg soon found a financial backer in Les Edelman, who owned Nationwide Sports Distributors. The two purchased the original tooling and partnered to foun

*[[ASP (handgun)|ASP Pistol]] (US - Pistol - 9 x 19 mm Parabellum: Custom S&W Model 39) ***[[Colt Shooting Master]] (US - Revolver - .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special, .45 Colt,

...] will fire. Once the grip/hold is achieved, only the index finger of the shooting hand moves during the trigger squeeze. During initial training a marksman To adjust the natural point of aim when shooting from the standing or squatting position, the shooter alters his/her positio

...shooting can be done with [[airgun]]s, [[black powder]] firearms, modern [[handgun]]s, or modern [[rifle]]s. The targets used are rams, turkeys, pigs, and ch ...ndgun Metallic Silhouette Association''' (IHMSA) covers handgun silhouette shooting internationally. There are some minor differences between NRA and IHMSA ru

... courses, as well as marksmanship events featuring [[shooting]] skills and sports. The NRA is sometimes said to be the single most powerful non-profit organi ===Shooting sports===

...ensive]] purposes. Because of this, +P ammunition is typically found in [[handgun]] calibers which might be used for defensive purposes. ...gh it is most popular in shooting sports such as [[International Practical Shooting Confederation|IPSC]]. A similar move to a high pressure loading was done o

*[[Air Pistol Shooting]] *[[25m Standard Pistol|25m Standard Pistol Men]] - note that for many shooting organisations this is also shot by women

... the speed with which the stage is completed with penalties for inaccurate shooting. Practical shooting evolved from experimentation with handguns used for self-defense. The resea

...ssociation| USPSA]] National champion and 5-time [[International Practical Shooting Confederation]] (IPSC) World Champion. ...ent a substantial portion of their childhood shooting and competing with [[handgun]]s, [[shotgun]]s and [[rifle]]s. While tin cans and paper plates were the

:'''<big>Shooting While Pregnant: Dangerous or Not?</big>'''[[File:pregnant.jpg|250px|thumb|S ...baby, and thus began a quest to find out the truth about [[shooting sports|shooting]] and pregnancy.

...f the three people who come to this site and don't already know this: A '''shooting range''' or '''firing range''' is a specialized facility designed for [[fir ...es only, or they can specialize in certain shooting sports such as [[Skeet shooting]] or [[10 m Air Pistol|10&nbsp;m&nbsp;Air&nbsp;Pistol]]/[[10 m Air Rifle|Ri

...ive pigeons was an Olympic event (albeit only once, in 1900). The shooting sports are categorized by the type of firearm or target used. ...e Association]] in 1871 for the purpose of promoting and encouraging rifle shooting on a "scientific" basis. In 1872, with financial help from New York state,

...], and [[Sporting Clays (shooting)|sporting clay]] shooting. These involve shooting clay disks, also known as clay pigeons, thrown in various ways. ... it has enormous [[stopping power]] at short range, more than nearly all [[handgun]]s and comparable to most [[rifle]] cartridges. The wide spread of shot pro

...e]]- and non-cartridge varieties, from [[zip gun]]s to the highest-quality shooting-match weapons. ...y Melville Pope'' (1861-1950), once stated, "standing on his hind legs and shooting like a man." [2] The .32-40 and .38-55 were able to buck the wind better a

...''' is a speed shooting championship and governed by the [[Steel Challenge Shooting Association]] ([[SCSA]]). The competition was founded by Mike Dalton and Mi ... the $390,000 in cash and prizes - the largest purse in competitive pistol shooting.<ref>About Us http://steelchallenge.com/about/</ref>

Comparatively, ear protection commonly used while shooting provides 18 to 32 dB of sound reduction at the ear.<ref>[http://www.hearing ...ider the noise reduction of a suppressor significant enough to permit safe shooting without hearing protection ("hearing safe"), noise-induced hearing loss may

... and over 350 affiliated clubs, make USPSA the dominant competitive pistol shooting organization in the United States and the largest Region within IPSC. USPSA The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is a 501c(3) non-profit Delaware corporation that is cu

...gun Control, Inc.]]''' from [[1980]] until [[2001]]. On [[June 14]], 2001, Handgun Control, Inc. was renamed the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. ...event Gun Violence]] is a sister organization that was also spun out of '''Handgun Control, Inc.''' on June 14, 2001. It is a registered not-for-profit organi

....32 ACP]] ammunition, with the exception of certain guns typically used in shooting competitions, were added to the list of prohibited firearms. ...ty law enforcement personnel and non-privately owned firearms from their [[shooting range]]s<ref name="CFJ">Christopher di Armani, "[http://www.canadianfirearm

...il, and low noise make the .22&nbsp;LR an ideal cartridge for recreational shooting, pest control, and it is often purchased in bulk. The standard box of .22&n ...s on a single shooting range visit, and savings add up quickly. For rifle shooting, the price difference is even more dramatic as powerful rifle cartridges li

...Y/is_1_48/ai_80635894 Smith & wesson model compact: Good looking and great shooting, petty finds that there is a lot to like about this new offering from the S ... Pressures]</ref><ref>[http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/PerCaliber2Guide/Handgun/Standarddata/40Cal(10mm)/40%20Smit%20Wesson%20pages%20116%20to%20118.pdf .4

...er, large .44 and .45 caliber cartridges were considered the epitomes of [[handgun]] ammunition for self protection and hunting. [[Blackpowder]]-based rounds ...yon.net/The_44Special_A_Reappraisal.htm "The .44 Special - A Reappraisal"] Shooting Times Magazine August 1966.</ref><ref>Keith, E. [http://www.darkcanyon.net/

...Brennan of [http://www.competitionshootingsports.com/ Competition Shooting Sports]. This cartridge is an evolution of the case designed by Dr. Lou Palmisano' *2000: Arne Brennan begins shooting a 6.5 PPC [[wildcat cartridge]] from his custom AR-15 platform.

...mor when they could, taking out ads in hunting magazines, and supporting [[shooting competitions]]. WASHINGTON - March 22 - [[Sarah Brady]], Chair of Handgun Control today condemned Anheuser-Busch, Inc. for its recent support of Prop

...ity of Chicago Press. Lott’s examination of non-discretionary concealed handgun laws in the United States reveals that while levels of firearms ownership a ...that some people enjoy collecting firearms. Some people enjoy the shooting sports. Indeed, Canada has achieved distinction internationally through the skill

...gi CMP affiliated club.] The CMP operates through a network of affiliated shooting clubs and [http://www.odcmp.com/Clubs/StateAssoc.htm state associations] th ...rious activities and programs administered by the CMP are pistol and rifle shooting competitions (for example, at Camp Perry, Ohio) and the sale of surplus U.S